Raft Run Instructions
The Great Strait Raft Run 2009
A full list of rules and information is listed below. The rules and
definitions are to assist your planning of your Raft Run:
1. Entries are restricted to 55 rafts on a first come first served
basis;
2. Rafts must be sat upon, not in (canoe/dinghy type construction will
not be accepted);
3. Each raft must carry a minimum of 3 persons and a maximum of 11;
4. Each person must wear personal buoyancy aid/lifejacket;
5. The raft may have any number of hulls;
6. The hulls must not be commercially manufactured;
7. Entries will be divided into the following CLASSES –
All classes are muscle powered/sail assisted
a] – Competitive Class
b] – Best Built Raft in the judges opinion [in class c, d & e ]
c] – Junior Class
d] – Pub Class
e] – Ladies Raft
f] – Raft with the most funding
8. Junior entrants [class c] must be over 14 years of age and under 18
years on the 24th of May 2009 (One adult must accompany each junior
raft);
9. All participants in class a, b, d and e must be over 18 years of age
on the 20th of May 2008;
10. All crew members must carry a paddle plus 1 spare per raft (single
blade paddles are only permitted);
11. All rafts must be equipped with a 5mt tow rope securely attached to
the front of the raft
12. So spectators can see who’s who, each raft must have its entry
number painted and displayed on the left hand side of the raft, on a
board 12” x 24” high, mounted on a pole. [possibly a broom stick];
13. The approach to the start area is by means of narrow streets. HGVs
and articulated vehicles will not be allowed. All vehicles & trailers
should approach by way of Ffordd Caernarfon & Rowen to Ffordd Glan y Mor,
i.e. from the Caernarfon direction.
14. Any person found to be intoxicated will not be
allowed to compete
15. Before any one can participate the captain and crew members
must confirm, on form provided, that they understand that they:-
a. Have a prime duty of care to other participants, especially when on
the water
b. Must be capable of swimming in cold water
c. Must be physically and medically fit to take part
d. Are over 18 years or 14 if entered in the junior class on the 20th
May 2008
e. Must agree to behave considerately, and obey instructions from
officials
16. Each person on every raft will be given a numbered tally band which
must be handed in to the Count Marshal at the Menai Bridge pier when they have
finished. THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE ORGANISERS TO BE ABLE TO ACCOUNT FOR
THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF EACH ENTRANT.
17. Crews should be along side their rafts in the start area 5 minutes
before the start time
18. All rafts should be on the shore side of the starting rope until
released.
19. All rafts & crew will be inspected by the Scrutineers whose
decisions will be final
19. ALL participants must sign that they agree to all the conditions of
entry & the rules
SAFETY
Please Do:-
Wear protective headgear and suitable footwear
Bring a change of dry clothing
Wear a wet suit or suitable warm clothing on the water
Be on time for briefings, scrutineering and starting
Be alert for any announcements of changes
Have a safe and enjoyable day
Please Don’t:-
Do anything to spoil the day for others
Safety boat cover for the raft run will be provided.
It should be noted that the prime function of the safety boats is to
look after the competitors and therefore the towing of any raft will be
secondary.
Each raft will be scrutinised on the day, and if in the opinion of the
organisers, the raft is not seaworthy, it will be eliminated and the
entry fee forfeited.
The time of the start will coincide with favourable tidal conditions
running through picturesque and challenging tidal waters to Menai
Bridge [Porthaethwy].
HELP US TO HELP YOU
ENTRY FORMS To be completed and returned with a cheque for £40, made
payable to ‘Menai Bridge Raft Run Charity’, to reach us by 7th of May
2009, after which date entry fees will increase to £50 (N.B: late
entries will not be included in the programme).
CANCELLATION. In the event of the run being cancelled due to weather
conditions on the day of the run, £25 will be re-funded. (The weather
would have to be extreme).
THOUGHT. If you are short of a cause for which to raise money, you might
consider the Menai Bridge Raft Run Charity fund No 1121383 – proceeds from which
will be distributed to local Charities and other local good causes.
Entry forms to be completed and returned (together with large stamped &
addressed envelope) to: The Organisers, Menai Bridge Charity Raft
Run, C/o 3, Cae Ffynnon, Hen Llandegfan, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5PR
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